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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.41, 3,559.80 and 707.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.41, 3,559.80 and 707.50 is: 1,061.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.41 : 3,559.80 = 707.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.41/3,559.80 = 707.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.41x = 3,559.80 × 707.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.41x = 2,518,558.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518,558.50/2,373.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.16

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